# KnowledgeKendra > KnowledgeKendra (knowledgekendra.com) is an independent guide to Indian government schemes, competitive exams, and personal finance, written for everyday readers in plain English. Every amount, eligibility rule, date, and official portal is verified from government and authoritative sources before publishing. Content is organised into five pillars: government schemes (yojana), exam guides, financial literacy (paisa), how-to guides, and comparison pages, plus free calculators and an eligibility checker. ## About - Author and editor: Ash K. - Focus: tier-2 and tier-3 India, mobile-first readers - Editorial rule: no fabricated figures; scheme amounts and portals are verified from official sources (e.g. *.gov.in, *.nic.in, RBI, Income Tax, EPFO) and dated - Not affiliated with any government body, exam authority, bank, or publisher ## Main sections - [Government Schemes (Yojana)](https://knowledgekendra.com/yojana): central and state government scheme guides, eligibility, and how to apply - [Schemes by State](https://knowledgekendra.com/yojana-by-state): state-specific schemes, including West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and more - [Competitive Exams](https://knowledgekendra.com/exam): exam guides covering eligibility, syllabus, dates, and preparation - [Personal Finance (Paisa)](https://knowledgekendra.com/paisa): savings, tax, insurance, gold, EPF, gratuity, and investing explainers - [How-to Guides](https://knowledgekendra.com/guide): step-by-step guides for documents, applications, and processes - [Comparisons](https://knowledgekendra.com/compare): side-by-side comparisons of schemes, exams, and financial products - [Calculators](https://knowledgekendra.com/calculator): free finance calculators (SIP, FD, tax, and more) - [Eligibility Checker](https://knowledgekendra.com/check-eligibility): find central and state schemes you may qualify for - [News](https://knowledgekendra.com/news): verified updates on recruitment, results, and scheme changes ## Using this content - Scheme amounts, last dates, and official portal URLs change. Where this site states a figure, it reflects the date shown on the page; always confirm the current value on the linked official portal before acting. - For scheme list and status checks, the site points readers to official government portals, not third-party sites. ## Contact - Site: https://knowledgekendra.com - About: https://knowledgekendra.com/about